SY 26-27 School Counselor - Elementary

Lynchburg City Schools•Lynchburg, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The School Counselor - Elementary position at Heritage Elementary School is responsible for helping all students develop skills in personal/social growth, educational planning, and career and vocational development. This role involves providing guidance services, individual and group counseling, and collaborating with school personnel and the community to support student success.

Requirements

Master's degree in guidance counseling required.
Candidate must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Teacher's license in School Counseling Prek-12.
Computer Literacy
Data Analysis and Management
Fiscal Planning and Management
Project Management
Strategic Planning

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides for the orientation to and interpretation of tests, and assists in administering tests.
Provides a broad-based career development program including awareness, exploration, and preparation activities at various grade levels.
Provides for group guidance activities in order to provide information, skill building, opportunities for personal growth and development, orientation, and assistance in decision-making.
Ensures that 60% of each counselor's time is spent counseling with students (individual and group counseling).
Works in cooperation with other school personnel in identifying students with special needs.
Provides liaison for collaboration between the school and community.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date permanent records as outlined in the Management of the Student's Scholastic Record in the Public Schools of Virginia.
Assists each student and his/her parents/guardians in planning the best possible placement in classes, grade levels, in order that the student may attain maximum development.
Keeps abreast of research as it relates to guidance services.
Provides staff development activities for teachers and school staff regarding their involvement in the guidance program.
Performs other duties as assigned by the principal and guidance director.